You work here for access to amazing clients, limitless project Types, diverse staff...forget about pay! - Senior Graphic Designer Gensler Employee Review

4.0
23 Dec 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Incredible client list ranging from big-timers like Coca-Cola, to smaller local businesses - Great health Insurance - Diverse workplace (I've met people from different countries, speaking different languages, of all colors) - Diverse project types (you can work from something as small as a brochure > logo > branding for an entire city > EGD for a workplace Gensler is designing) - Super high standards - Bonuses twice-a-year

Cons

- No sick days, you have to take PTO when you're sick. - We don't take typical federal holidays off. We just started MLK day the past 2 years. - You have to essentially work your way up to your vacation PTO. You don't just get 2 weeks off the jump. - "Whatever it takes" mentality; unless you set firm boundaries, you are expected to stay until it's done (I'm talking 1am, 2am, I've been there until 3 am for an important deadline) - Work/life balance can take its toll - If you want to succeed here, it's 90% dedication to Gensler, 10% outside life; you're constantly pushed to do Gensler-related extracurriculars. It's how you get "seen" by leadership

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Gensler Response
3y
Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.

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5.0
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Pros

Good work-life balance and flexible scheduling. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Management is generally approachable and benefits are competitive.

Cons

Internal processes can be slow and bureaucratic at times. Career advancement opportunities are limited without clear timelines. Communication between departments could be improved significantly.

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Gensler Response
3w
Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!
1.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office, lots of “rah rah Gensler” events with food & booze, some nice people

Cons

Where do I start…..some studios are TOXIC. Favoritism permeates every aspect of working here. It’s nauseating. There is zero loyalty, zero recognition for hard work (yeah you get a bonus but sometimes a kind word is needed). Oh-and never ever express an opinion that may be in opposition to “leadership’s”. Your private life, beliefs, politics and other personal things are fair game for letting you go. I’ve seen it happen-fired because someone expresses in a private conversation that one has ethical concerns regarding projects that are in the office (but in another studio/office) will get you fired. They will make up some bs about “work performance”, yet no conversation ever with anyone about “needing improvement “. Out of left field. Bye bye. Management tells leadership that they’d already “warned” the person-completely untrue. Hear later it was likely due to having concerns about a client/project. Lesson learned-shut up, work 12 hrs a day and be happy with the scraps you’re thrown. Also-egos galore! Unwillingness to take accountability for mistakes.

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Gensler Response
3w
Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.
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